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What are octagon boxes used for?
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An octagon box was a small ornamental box designed to hold trinkets and jewelry. It’s primary use is storage and functionality. You’ll find a variety of antique and contemporary octagon boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Shop for Octagonal Boxes on 1stDibs
Malachite Octagonal Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a vintage malachite and brass inlay octagonal box in good condition, no chips or cracks.
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Brass
1980s Ivory Bone Octagonal Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage octagonal box made of ivory bone in a brick pattern, with maroon velvet lining and a brass
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone
Vintage Tessellated Stone Octagonal Box by Renoir Designs
By Renoir Designs
Located in San Diego, CA
A very well crafted tessellated stone octagonal box with attached lid by Renoir Designs, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Lapis Lazuli Octagonal Box Fine Grade Snowing Day
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful 1.1 lb octagonal box made of the finest, grade AAA natural lapis lazuli from Afghanistan
Category
20th Century Afghan Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Pair Lapis Lazuli Octagonal Boxes 4" Fine Grade AAA
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful 2.4 lb octagonal boxes made of the finest, grade AAA natural lapis lazuli.. Round lid
Category
20th Century Afghan Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Octagonal Box in Lucite Wicker Wood and Brass Christian Dior Style, France 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Rome, IT
Octagonal box in Lucite, wicker and wood with a brass knob in Christian Dior style. Made in France
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
